IND vs SA 2nd Test | 'Indian batters lacked patience': Kumble

Anil Kumble

Former India captain Anil Kumble was critical of the hosts' batting display in the second Test against South Africa, terming it "quite poor" and lacking the necessary discipline, application, and patience.

On Day Three, India were bowled out for 201 in their first innings, leaving South Africa in a commanding position to win the game and series with a lead of 314 runs.

"I felt India's batting effort was quite poor. The application and patience required in Test cricket were missing. While there were some good deliveries, the batsmen didn't seem prepared to endure tough spells or play session by session.

"It seemed like the aim was to chase runs quickly, which is unrealistic in a Test match where 489 runs need to be built gradually. Respecting the opposition bowlers and their spells is crucial, but India didn't show enough of that resilience," Kumble told JioStar.

Moreover, the dismissals of B Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, and skipper Rishabh Pant in the space of 13 balls can be summed up as a brain fade, as left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen took 6-48.

"Marco Jansen bowled exceptionally well, putting India under consistent pressure. When he started bowling bouncers, which can be tricky given his height and awkward length, India appeared unprepared to either leave or take the blows. That approach is essential in Test cricket to survive challenging spells, but unfortunately, it was lacking in India's approach today," added Kumble, who coached India from 2016-17.

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